What's up with Castelli gloves??

Burt25

I decided I needed a new pair of cycling mitts and opted for Castelli's S Rosso Corsa (supposedly their best offering with pittards leather palm) Anyway, the gloves arrived and looked and felt great until I went to open the velcro closer only to find the rubber peal away completely from the fabric backing! I then opened the velcro on the other glove and the exact same thing happened- so had to send them back.

Decided not to go with another pair of these and ordered a pair of the Rosso Corsa Classic gloves (very slightly cheaper)- these arrived yesterday and I tried them on to find they were not as good a fit as the S Corsa ones, then found that the stitching on the left hand index finger was falling apart! So back they are going too!!

I love my Castelli gear, but something has gone badly wrong with the gloves!

Can anyone recommend a good alternative?

Bobbinogs

The Specialized BG mitts are quite good and have lasted me well. Then again, time to start thinking about long finger gloves!

simonhead

Where did you get them? Not something I would expect from Castelli, could they be fake at all?

I have the long Spec BG gloves and they are OK, certainly warm enough but not waterproof. In the real rubbish weather I have a pair of extremities shell gloves that i wear over them that keep the hands nice and toasty.

passout

I go through gloves quite quickly. I now just buy from planet x and I'm happy with that. They work fine and may not last as long quite as some other brands but it still works out better for me.

Burt25

simonhead wrote:

Where did you get them? Not something I would expect from Castelli, could they be fake at all?

I have the long Spec BG gloves and they are OK, certainly warm enough but not waterproof. In the real rubbish weather I have a pair of extremities shell gloves that i wear over them that keep the hands nice and toasty.

First pair from Chainreaction, second from Tweeks

goonz

Giro LX...

charlie_potatoes

goonz wrote:

Giro LX...

+1
Although they are not easy to find

Rodders30

I bought a pair of Castelli gloves, from Wiggle, so shouldn't be fake.

Washed and the rubber started to come off. I also thought its a bit rubbish for expensive Italian stuff

northpole

For mits, I keep coming back to Spesh ones - there are various types, I prefer the ones with slightly heavier padding and a velcro strap for a more secure fit - the non-strapped versions tend to 'creep' up between my fingers during a ride.

Peter

banditvic

I have gone through a lot of mits over the years, now buy the .01p ones off of ebay £5.99 postage, seem to be just as good/bad as anyone else's. Take about 2 weeks for delivery.

unixnerd

The Specialized BG mitts are quite good and have lasted me well. Then again, time to start thinking about long finger gloves!

Anything I've had from the BG range has been superb. Their long finger gloves are excellent.

Burt25

Any more recommendations for a good pair of mitts?

I was originally looking for a pair of gloves with pittards leather palm, but have read a few stories of these seeping dye when wet, loosing their suppleness etc. - Anyone else got experience of leather mitts?

brettjmcc

Charlie Potatoes wrote:

goonz wrote:

Giro LX...

+1
Although they are not easy to find

Looks like the Monacos but with Leather backs. Have a look for the Monacos as well.

Burt25

Does anyone have the Giro Monaco gloves - would like to know how they are standing up?

charlie_potatoes

Burt25 wrote:

I was originally looking for a pair of gloves with pittards leather palm, but have read a few stories of these seeping dye when wet, loosing their suppleness etc. - Anyone else got experience of leather mitts?

Gliptone Liquid Leather
Waterproof and conditioner
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gliptone-Liquid-Leather-Conditioner-Wproofer-GT13-250ml-/300601853751?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item45fd444737

Does what it says on the label and great if you like the smell of leather 8)

Burt25

Charlie Potatoes wrote:

Burt25 wrote:

I was originally looking for a pair of gloves with pittards leather palm, but have read a few stories of these seeping dye when wet, loosing their suppleness etc. - Anyone else got experience of leather mitts?

Gliptone Liquid Leather
Waterproof and conditioner
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gliptone-Liquid-Leather-Conditioner-Wproofer-GT13-250ml-/300601853751?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item45fd444737

Does what it says on the label and great if you like the smell of leather 8)

Do you put this on them after cleaning them or before you wear them for the first time?

charlie_potatoes

Either way is fine. 2 or 3 times a year should keep them supple and waterproof.
It's designed for things like car seats and Bikers leathers so a jar will last forever with a pair of mitts.
They also sell a cleaning fluid to use before application.

Burt25

Ive narrowed my choice down to:

Giro Lusso (LX)
Giro Monaco
Specialized 74
Gore Retro

Im tempted by the Giro LX, but dont know if I can justfy the cost over the Monaco's.. any advice?

charlie_potatoes

Burt25 wrote:

Im tempted by the Giro LX, but dont know if I can justfy the cost over the Monaco's.. any advice?

I was lucky to pick up a pair of LX for about £35 new. Not got any experience of the Monaco's but I think the LX's look a lot better.

Burt25

Thanks, can you tell me what the sizing's like?

charlie_potatoes

They were slightly tight at first but after a couple of rides they had stretched a bit which has made them bang on.

brettjmcc

Burt25 wrote:

Does anyone have the Giro Monaco gloves - would like to know how they are standing up?

Bought mine last year, standing up well. Only had to do a little seam repair last week wwhere the thread had come undone slightly on one glove.